On May 1st, a book was launched by Volunteer Vancouver entitled, A People Lens: 101 Ways to Move Your Organization Forward! Filled with stories about today’s "new volunteer" and providing tips on how to effectively engage them, the book is a significant sign of the times, begging the questions: as the sector evolves, how are organizations faring in their approach to volunteers? Are they on the same page?
A case study of the Phoenix Print Shop, a social enterprise supporting Eva’s Initiative.
How do grantees steward these vital relationships when granting is at a standstill? And where do they go from here?
It’s not every Christmas Eve that one finds oneself in the remote village of Cusco, Peru stirring up vats of Peruvian hot chocolate and handing out mug-fulls to the local street children. But that’s exactly how Ari and Jennifer Zainuddin spent their holiday last year.
How organizations across Canada are going green.
It is the end of an era. After 84 years of running Toronto’s annual shopping extravaganza, drawing thousands of bargain hunters from every corner of the city, the Hadassah-WIZO Bazaar has called it quits.
Times are tough. Money is tight, cutbacks are on the rise, and employment is on the decline. How does a manager lead an organization through these difficult waters?
Organizations face a slew of competing voices, while governments – federal, provincial, and municipal – are overwhelmed with requests, lobby groups, and press material. So, what does one do to make the most of their government initiatives? And should they be extra vigilant today?
In 2003, an innovative cross-country initiative was launched, bringing with it an important mission. Inclusive Cities Canada was a partnership of community leaders and elected municipal politicians working together to strengthen the capacity of cities, sustain inclusive communities, and ensure a diversity of voices reflecting all of Canada.
According to a new report, few nonprofits really understand the concept of social finance. We break it down for you in this article.
